Best Pre-Race Horoscope Ever

Here's the scene: I'm reclining on my hotel bed Friday night, resting up for the next morning's SunTrust Richmond Marathon. I'm thumbing through The Washington Post, and I happen to see my horoscope.

I never read my horoscope. I never read The Washington Post. But this night, before running a marathon, I happen to be doing both. And here is what my horoscope says:

I mean, come on. Pre-race horoscopes don't get much more awesome than that.

And you know what? I did benefit from that type of movement. I had a great time on Saturday, and enjoyed the race immensely. (If you've never run Richmond, I highly recommend it.) My ostensible goal was to run a 3:20, which for me would be a Boston qualifying time. My secret goal was a 3:15 or – dare to dream! – a 3:10.

I hit the half in 1:34:05 and finished in 3:05:12. Talk about feeling light in my spirit.

I don't know how many of my RW colleagues are Pisces, but most of them had exceptional races in Richmond as well.

Meantime, to everyone who ran Richmond, especially the Marathon Challengers I got to meet in person: Congratulations! To everyone yet to run a fall race: Good luck!